Automotive Design
Geneva Motor Show 2010: Embracing Change
A report on the design trends from the recent 2010 Geneva Motor Show, which has demonstrated how car industry is starting to look at the future and embrace change after the worst economic crisis since the Second World War.
BMW Design: An Analysis of ‘Joy’ Part 2
The second part of an exclusive analysis into 'Joy', the subject of BMW's current global promotional strategy. It aims to delve deeper into the possible meaning of Joy and to discuss how this message may help to make this brand 'future proof'.
Chevrolet Camaro wins the 2010 World Car Design of the Year Award
At the 2010 New York Auto Show the Chevrolet Camaro was declared the 2010 World Car Design of the Year. The general, performance and green categories were respectively won by the VW Polo, the Audi R8 V10 and the VW Bluemotion model line-up.
BMW secret concepts: 25 Years of BMW Technik GmbH
The story of the BMW experimental vehicles from the 1980s to the early 2000s - including some concept cars kept secret until today. Details and photos were released by BMW to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its (Forschung und) Technik GmbH...
Alfa Romeo 2900 8C Touring 1:5 model by Jorge Sordelli
A beautiful 1:5 scale model of the legendary Alfa Romeo 2900 8C Touring (1938) created by automotive engineer Jorge Sordelli. The model - which includes a detachable body and many mechanical details - was totally handbuilt from 3D CAD drawings.
Rolls-Royce Ghost wins red dot Design Award
The Rolls-Royce Ghost has received the "red dot: best of the best" award for the high level of design. It follows the Phantom Drophead Coupé, awarded in 2008.
Concise Car Sketching
Designer Miles Waterhouse has published an instructional video titled "Concise Car Sketching", which teaches professional techniques applied to car sketching, from basic proportions and perspective to final color rendering.
Proton EMAS
The updated official information and images on the Proton EMAS, the family of compact hybrid vehicles designed by Italdesign Giugiaro and presented by the Malaysian company at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
Nissan Design Management Changes
Nissan has announced several management changes in its North American and European facilities. NDE current vice president Alfonso Albaisa will return to NDA as vice president, succeeding Bruce Campbell who will retire and become an advisor to Nissan...
MG Project X120
Auto Express and Austin Rover Online have revealed images and details on the X120 project, with which MG was planning three new models: a new Midget, a TF replacement and a coupé. The development was frozen in 2005 when the company went into...
Jason Castriota joins Shelby Supercars
Jason Castriota, the designer of Pininfarina P4/5, the Stile Bertone Mantide and the Rolls-Royce Hyperion, has been hired by Washington-based SSC (Shelby Supercars) to design the next generation Ultimate Aero supercar.
Interview with Peter Schreyer
An official interview with Kia Motors Corporation Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, who speaks about the brand's current design language and direction. The document was released for the introduction of the new Sportage SUV at the 2010 Geneva...
Nissan opens new design studio in Beijing
Nissan has announced the expansion of its global design facilities with a new design studio located in the Chao Yang district of Beijing, China. It will employ 20 designers and will open in early 2011, focusing on the local market needs.
Magna Steyr: Mobility and Diversity
An overview of the activities of the Design Studio at Magna Steyr, the international automotive supplier based in Graz, Austria. At the next Geneva Motor Show the studio led by Andreas Wolfsgruber will present a new concept developed in partnership...
Desmania Synergi and Sculptura Concepts
At the recent AutoExpo 2010 in India, Desmania Design studio has presented a hybrid sportsbike called Synergi and a two-seater sportscar named Sculptura. Both the studies were conceived as realistic proposals for the local market.
Coventry University: Interior of the 2020 design contest
Coventry University in partnership with Opel/Vauxhall design team have launched a contest which asks students to create innovative and visionary interior concepts for the next decade. The winner will be offered a working experience with GM Design...
BMW Design: An Analysis of ‘Joy’
This article is an analysis of BMW's current global promotional strategy which places huge emphasis on 'Joy'. It aims to ask what this very short and seemingly simple word may signify for potential consumers and why it has become so important to the...
Wacom Intuos4 goes Wireless
Wacom has introduced the Intuos4 Wireless graphic pen tablet, the first cord-free professional tablet ever produced. It features Bluetooth technology which allows to work at distances of up to 10 meters from the computer. It is available at $399.
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